From correspondents in Maharashtra, India, 12:00 PM IST

K.J. Somaiya Institute of Management Studies & Research (SIMSR), Mumbai, has tied up with CIMA - the world’s leading professional body of Management Accountants to facilitate a study support centre for the CIMA qualification.

SIMSR is ranked among the top 20 business schools in India.

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), UK, is qualifying body that manages a globally recognized professional qualification in management accountancy- which focuses on accounting for business. This cooperation is aimed towards synergizing CIMA’s qualification along with SIMSR’s quest for excellence in professional education. The CIMA Study Support Centre at SIMSR shall provide study support to students and employees who choose to pursue the CIMA qualification. The course will be a value addition to enhance the professional expertise of students and employees.

Says Mr. Andrew Harding, Director, CIMA “In today’s volatile environment, it is imperative for any organisation to have a strong competitive edge and a strong understanding of the strategic and cost drivers. CIMA develops skills which enable finance professionals to work as strategic partners. We assess talent, sharpen business acumen and transform it into business growth. CIMA gives young people the opportunity to be the business leaders of tomorrow. Our emphasis on corporate governance and professional standards for our students and members could never be more relevant.

Adds (Prof) Dr. Suresh Ghai, Director, SIMSR “This unique cooperation now gives students an opportunity to acquire a global business relevant qualification in Management Accountancy and create a mark in the industry. Such global learning is what will differentiate students with the CIMA qualification from the rest.”

Slated to start from July, the centre is open to all, on a voluntary basis, desirous of pursuing the CIMA qualification. In addition to providing study support to students, CIMA will also conduct training programs for the faculties of SIMSR………………….

In India, CIMA also has study support centres at Christ University (Bangalore), H.L. Centre for Professional Education (Ahmadabad) & IIAF (Kochi) to provide study support to students pursuing CIMA qualification.

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